Haines County

AK · Pop. 116,926 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Haines County is a suburban county in AK with a population of approximately 116,926.

$/Acre: $3,491

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 98 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 98.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax0.8%

Cost of Living Index133.2

Median Household Income$70,286

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,491

Median Home Price$360K

Acres for Sale1613

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season98 days

Annual Rainfall79.7 inches

Avg Summer High61°F

Avg Winter Low-6°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,606 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)303 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)2.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K778

Property Crime /100K849

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate